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DOMBenedict
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 03-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 62
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Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
Last weekend, my xtrail key got a good clean up in my 5 month old Fisher Paykel's 40 minute wash cycle and wouldn't work afterwards.
Fortunately, after two attempts at drying it out manually, it worked again.
I used absorbent paper towels for drying the inside of the key case, battery compartment and component side of the PCB.
It took a more determined effort, involving dissassembling the key button side of the PCB and drying out water that had seeped under the plastic membrane covering it, before the remote worked again.
Touch wood, it's now continued to work for a week.
Often, when water gets under surface mount PCB components, rust can set in and lift the component off the PCB. The right way to get rid of the water is to use
water displacing chemicals to flush-out the water - but I didn't have any available.
So if your washing machine fails to correctly spin dry your keys too, don't give up too early. A manual dry-out might just save you the $150 a new one will cost.
Might ask for my money back on the washer though. The spin-dryer just wasn't up to scratch.
Can anyone recommend a better brand ?
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6/May/2006, 9:03 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
LOL
I think you need THIS mate
Speaking of remote controls for the exy, is there a method where I can do a self-programming of a spare remote I managed to obtain or it needs to be done by the dealer?
With my Camry I was able to self-program the remote.
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6/May/2006, 9:39 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
Hi Guys,
Well, my visit to the dealers this afternoon to re-program a spare remote I managed to source was VERY interesting
I have learnt 2 important facts:
1. The reason why the dealer does NOT want to perform the disconnect of the key-in warning chime!
2. The way the remote is programmed by the dealer!
On the first point, it turns-out that the spare remote or your existing remote can NOT be re-programmed if the small plug for the key-in chime is disconnected. Apparently it completes the circuit for the remote to pick-up the new code and reset.
They couldn't program my remote and asked me straight away if I disconnected that plug, I said yes
On the second point, I was under the impression that re-programming was done by them at their workshop, hence the requirement to go to the dealer to have the remote coded or re-coded, but this proved to be false today and the whole operation is done inside the car and using the existing key.
This now leads me to believe that there MUST be a way for us (owners) to re-program and re-code the remotes ourselves (just like the Toyota remote I had) and Nissan is not telling us about it, so they can keep charging us for this "service"
I'm now adamant more than ever to find this little secret and hopefully I will
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17/May/2006, 6:24 pm
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DOMBenedict
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 03-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 62
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
quote: jalalski wrote:
On the second point, I was under the impression that re-programming was done by them at their workshop, hence the requirement to go to the dealer to have the remote coded or re-coded, but this proved to be false today and the whole operation is done inside the car and using the existing key.
When I had a stolen key and remote replaced, the dealer had to re-program the new key/remote while I waited. Although he did it "all in the car", it was with the help of a small hand-held gadget which had plug-in trailing leads.
I don't know what he plugged in to, but it seemed to need more than just the keys and remote.
And it took all of maybe 2 minutes to do (say 5 if you include driving the car into/out of the workshop and fetching the gadget, add another 15 for the guy who's got to explain why it costs so much etc.,.etc.,..).
Do you think the gadget was just meant to make it look difficult/expensive ?
I'd be interested to hear if you find there is another way !
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17/May/2006, 10:38 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
I can assure you that the gadget was JUST for show
I have found the answer and revealed the secret.
Will test it tomorrow and report back to all.
It will soon be FREE to everyone LOL
Last edited by jalalski, 17/May/2006, 10:52 pm
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17/May/2006, 10:48 pm
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 690
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
How good are you Jalal. In all seriousness thats fantastic if you could reprogramme your own remote you will save people a lot of money
Dave
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18/May/2006, 8:23 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Washing Machine Fails to Spin Spin-Dry Xtrail Keys
Well guys, you can now officially celebrate LOL
I have just managed to re-code my spare remote
The DIY Guide is HERE
Jalal 1
Nissan 0
Last edited by jalalski, 27/Jan/2007, 11:47 pm
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